ColorUp!
A Guide to
Cut Flowers
CUT FLOWER
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ASTER
ASTER
Bonita
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CUT FLOWER
Matsumoto
Callistephus chinensis
Callistephus chinensis
•Beautiful, fully-double pompon flowers color completely
Blue
PVPAF SAKOST049
Light Blue
Pink
PVPAF SAKOST046
•Flowers are held at a perfect angle for maximum impact
•Don’t be fooled by cheap copies, this is the REAL
Matsumoto!
•No need to remove the center flower bud, but stem
presentation is better if this bud is removed
•Easy to program and stem height can be manipulated
with various growing techniques
•Can be grown as a pot crop using modified culture
•Strong, long stems with an upright flowering habit
•Fusarium tolerant
Rose
Scarlet
White
•Production cycle is approximately 14 weeks in spring
or when produced with day length manipulation
PVPAF SAKOST047
•Fusarium tolerant
Bonita Mix
Asters at a glance
SERIES
CROP TIME
COLORS / MIXES
Bonita
15 Weeks
6/1
Matsumoto
14 Weeks
10 / 1
Serenade
14 Weeks
9/1
For all Aster series –
MINIMUM GERM:80%
SEED FORM:Raw
STEM LENGTH:
30 – 36"
SPACING:
4 x 5"
Yellow
Light Blue
Pink
Red
Apricot
Blue
Blue Tipped White
Rose
Scarlet
White
Mix
Matsumoto Apricot
2
3
CUT FLOWER
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CAMPANULA
CAMPANULA
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CUT FLOWER
Champion &
Champion Pro
F1 Campanula medium annuum
•Easy and economical to produce with moderate temperatures (55°F/13°C)
and photoperiod manipulation
•Sow mid-August to mid-September for flowering late December to June
•Hard flower petals hold up well in shipping and provide excellent vase life
MINIMUM GERM:80%
SEED FORM:Pelleted
CHAMPION CROP TIME:
Winter to Spring 19 Weeks
CHAMPION PRO CROP TIME:
Winter to Spring 18 Weeks
STEM LENGTH:
36 – 40"
SPACING:
5 x 5"
CHAMPION COLORS / MIXES:
4/0
CHAMPION PRO COLORS / MIXES: 5 / 1
Champion Blue and White
Champion
•Standard campanula cut flower with large flower cups
•Flowers 19 weeks after sowing
Blue
Lavender
Pink
White
Champion Pro
•Bouquet type with smaller, more abundant flowers and short peduncles
•Thinner, flexible stems weigh less reducing transportation costs
•Flowers a week earlier than Champion
Deep Blue
Lavender
Light Pink
Pink
White
Champion Pro Lavender, Pink and White
4
5
CUT FLOWER
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Planet
DELPHINIUM
LISIANTHUS
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CUT FLOWER
Rosanne1
Rosanne2
•Early blooming
•Group 1 / Standard Double
•Group 2 / Standard Double
•Delicate star-shaped flowers
•Unique colors and patterns with more usable buds
•Perfect bouquet component
•Thick flower petals and top flowering reduce
botrytis problems and hold up well in shipping
•New Deep Brown is a trendy lavender brown color
that adds an unique element to floral arrangements
NEW!
F1 Delphinium grandiflorum
F1 Lisianthus grandiforum
•Versatile! Great as a cut, bedding or potted crop
•Flower stigmas do not open (no pollen is shed)
providing excellent vase life.
MINIMUM GERM:85%
SEED FORM:Raw
CROP TIME:
12 – 16 weeks
Stem Length:
25 – 40"
Spacing:
8 x 8"
CONTAINER SIZE:Gallon
PLANT HEIGHT: 16 – 20"
PLANT WIDTH:
8 – 10"
COLORS / MIXES: 2 / 0
MINIMUM GERM:85%
SEED FORM:Pelleted
CROP TIME:
Spring to Mid-Spring 22 – 24 Weeks
Stem Length:
36 – 48"
Spacing:
4 x 6"
COLORS / MIXES: 3 / 0
NEW!
F1 Lisianthus grandiforum
•Strong flowers hold up in shipping
• Long vase life
MINIMUM GERM:85%
SEED FORM:Pelleted
CROP TIME:
Spring to Mid-Spring 22 – 24 Weeks
Stem Length:
36 – 48"
Spacing:
4 x 6"
COLORS / MIXES: 1 / 0
Blue
Brown
Green
Black Pearl NEW!
Light Pink
Deep Brown
6
7
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CUT FLOWER
LISIANTHUS
LISIANTHUS
Rosita 1,2&3
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CUT FLOWER
Mariachi
®
®
F1 Eustoma grandiflorum
F1 Eustoma grandiflorum
•Group 2 & 3 / Standard Quadruple
•The Rosita® family, along with Excalibur, is the standard in double-flowered lisianthus
•Extra-double, large camellia-like blooms with thick petals
•Thick petals, top flowering and strong stems make for easy transport without botrytis problems
•2 – 2.75-inch rose-shaped flowers
•Medium-sized, rose-shaped flowers, excellent vase life with more usable buds
Rosita1
Green
Pink Picotee
Rose Pink
Blue
Carmine
Lavender
Lime Green
Pink
Pink Picotee
Pure White
Yellow Improved
Misty Blue
Misty Pink
White
Rosita2
Apricot
Jade
Blue
Pink
Blue Flash NEW!
Pink Flash NEW!
Blue Picotee
Purple
Rosita 2 Blue Picotee
White
Yellow
Rosita3
Pink
White
Yellow
Green Imp. NEW!
Sapphire NEW!
Hot Lips
Lisianthus at a glance
SERIES
CROP TIME
STEM LENGTH
COLORS
Borealis
Winter 22 – 24 Weeks
36 – 48"
6
Doublini
Win – Spr 22 – 24 Weeks
26 – 34"
3
Echo
Win – Spr 22 – 24 Weeks
36 – 48"
7
Excalibur
Spr – Mid Sum 22 – 24 Weeks
36 – 48"
4
Mariachi
Spr – Mid Sum 22 – 24 Weeks
36 – 48"
10
Mariachi Grande White
Sum – Fall 22 – 24 Weeks
36 – 48"
1
Piccolo 2
Spr – Mid Sum 22 – 24 Weeks
36 – 48"
6
Rosita 1
Win – Spr 22 – 24 Weeks
36 – 48"
4
Rosita 2
Spr – Mid Sum 22 – 24 Weeks
36 – 48"
14
Rosita 3
Sum – Fall 22 – 24 Wks
36 – 48"
3
Rosanne 1
Spr – Mid Sum 22 – 24 Weeks
36 – 48"
3
Rosanne 2
Spr – Mid Sum 22 – 24 Weeks
36 – 48"
1
Wonderous
Win – Spr 22 – 24 Weeks
36 – 48"
2
For all Lisianthus series –
MINIMUM GERM:80%
SEED FORM:Pelleted
SPACING:
4 x 6"
8
Mariachi Carmine
9
CUT FLOWER
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SUNFLOWER
SUNFLOWER
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CUT FLOWER
Vincent
®
F1 Helianthus annuus
•Pollen free and day length-neutral for year round production
•High germ, short crop cycle and tight flowering window
•Round, overlapping flower petals create a semi-double look
•Flowers form at a 45° angle on strong stems for
superior presentation
•Small upper leaves make Vincent ideal for bouquets
Vincent’s Choice
Features the well-loved
combo of brown centers
and deep orange petals
Vincent’s Fresh
Features a crisp, green
center which is a clear
alternative to current
selections
Vincent
Vincent’s Choice
Deep Orange DMR NEW!
Downy Mildew Resistant.
Deeper orange color than
current Vincent series.
Sunflowers at a glance
Vincent’s Fresh
SERIES
SEED FORM
CROP TIME
Sunbright
Raw, Primax
7 – 11 Weeks
1
Sunbright Supreme
Raw, Primax
7 – 10 Weeks
1
Vincent
Standard
8 – 10 Weeks
3
For all Sunflower series –
MINIMUM GERM:90%
STEM LENGTH:
60 – 72"
SPACING:
5 x 5"
10
COLORS
Vincent VS traditional Sunflower
11
CUT FLOWERS
AT-A-GLANCE
Rosita 1 Pink Picotee
The Sakata name is synonymous with innovative
genetics and outstanding performance. For over 100 years, we’ve
led the market with exciting and beautiful introductions that benefit
the entire industry—from grower to end-user. Our cut flower
collection is no exception, with vigorous and hearty varieties that
deliver more blooms to you! Check out the wide array of everything
we have to offer, from sunflowers to campanula, and know that
the quality, reliability and service associated with the Sakata name
is behind every one of our ornamental varieties. We are particularly
proud of our cut flower program and know that you will love the
superior features and benefits you receive with every variety we
offer. Have more questions? Contact your Sakata team—we’re
always here to help.
Sakata Ornamentals
P.O. Box 880
Morgan Hill, CA 95038
408.778.7758
www.sakataornamentals.com
Ageratum
Blue Horizon
Aster
Bonita
Matsumoto
Serenade
Campanula
Champion
Champion Pro
Celosia
Century
Chief
Delphinium
Candle
Planet
Godetia
Grace
GOMPHRENA
Ping Pong
Lisianthus
Borealis
Doublini
Echo
Excalibur
Mariachi®
Mariachi® Grande White
Piccolo 2
Rosita® 1, 2 & 3
Rosanne 1 & 2
Wonderous
Snapdragon
Admiral
Calima
Stock
Cheerful
Mid Cheerful
Iron
Quartet
Sunflower
Sunbright
Sunbright Supreme
Vincent®
For detailed growing
information, visit
www.sakataornamentals.com
On the cover: Vintent’s Fresh
12.2015